4) Note that the latest price points (the last two months in particular) for each product may change, as additional customs data becomes available.

5) Final data point normally shows steel prices per ton that are ~2 months old. This is because a short time delay is necessary for data collection.

The price cycle & steel price forecasts

Steel prices typically move through peaks and troughs, in a so-called price cycle that typically lasts several years. Across this cycle, the price of steel can easily change by +/- 20% or more. Feel free to contact us for further information about the next price cycle or for related projections covering metal prices or steelmaking raw material costs.